KMS Newsletter 10/12/2026

Posted Date: 10/11/26 (04:00 PM)

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No School Monday

Happy Columbus Day

Upcoming Events

10/12 - No School: Columbus Day

10/21 - Early Release 12:15 pm

10/22 - Drama Club Meeting 5:30 pm

10/23 - School Dance 6-8

10/26-10/30 - Red Ribbon Week

10/26 - Picture Retakes

10/31 - Halloween 🎃

Helpful Links

Student/Family Handbook

SAU9 Updates

Team Newsletters

Absences Add Up

As we settle into the school year, I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of regular school attendance and being on time each day. Consistent attendance helps students stay connected with their learning, build strong relationships with teachers and peers, and feel confident as they progress through the year. Arriving on time sets a positive tone for the day and allows students to fully participate in all classroom activities. Please take a moment to read this letter from Principal Bedley

KMS Sports Apparel Now Open

The long-awaited wait is finally over! Our brand-new Kennett Athletics Store is officially here, featuring new designs, new products, and even some embroidered items! This store will be open for the next two weeks. Order yours today!

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, October 26th. Be sure to order your pictures today if you plan to have retakes.

It's Time for KMS Drama Club!

The wait is over! Miss. Weisberg will be holding an informational meeting for students and families on Thursday, October 22nd, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the KMS Music Room.

She'll talk about plans for the year, the upcoming production, rehearsal schedules, and how students can get involved!

Whether your student loves being in the spotlight or prefers working behind the scenes, there's a place for everyone in Drama Club! Be sure to RSVP here

Let's Go!

Schools aren't the only ones going phone free. More and more families are looking for ways to disconnect to their devices so they can reconnect with each other! Not sure where to start? Check out these ideas for screen free activities. Want a little fun family game? Try this healthy habits Fall BINGO

For more tips and resources to support healthy habits, check out letsgo.org

Helpful Resources on Healthy Digital Media USe

With the school year in swing, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital would like to share free, trusted resources that can help families support online safety and healthy digital media use.

Here are some trusted resources from The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Center of Excellence on Social Media & Youth Mental Health:

· The Good and the Bad of Social Media: What the Research Says- This one-page resource provides how social media impacts kids and teens.

· Social Media Tips & Conversation Starters- Prompts to have meaningful conversations with a tween or teen about time online. These cards make it easy to connect, share perspectives, and make thoughtful choices together.

· Social Media and Tips from Pediatricians: Includes research-based tips from pediatricians that can make a big difference for families

· Glossary of Digital Media Platforms: provides detailed information on commonly used apps such as default privacy settings, screen time management, feed customization options, messaging and friend controls, as well as parental controls.

What's Happening at KMS This Week!

After-School Athletic Event Supervision

We want all of our students to be able to enjoy and support our KMS athletic teams! Please remember that students who stay after school to attend an athletic event must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Students may not remain on school grounds after the school day without adult supervision.

Any student found on campus after school without a responsible adult will be asked to call home and make arrangements to be picked up.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and ensuring that after-school activities remain a positive experience for everyone!

Community Events

Dear Kennett Middle School Families,

Welcome back to the school year routine! As most of you know, the Conway Public Library is a short walk up Main Street from KMS. That means a fantastic opportunity is available for students to utilize the library after school. The following is a sample of what the library offers to middle school students:

Reading
Homework and Studying
Computer and WIFI access
A quiet place to gather with friends or make new ones.
Board Games, puzzles, and occasional special organized activities.
Safely recreating in the library park.
Start your own Club!
Robotics & 3D Printing Club (drop in Thursday afternoons from 3-4pm).
Minecraft Civilizations (Tuesday # 3pm, registration required)
Odyssey of the Mind (new team formed each September for the school year.

Unlike the school or teen center, the library does not act in a supervisory capacity. Children ages 10 and older are allowed to visit the library without a parent or guardian, however the responsibility remains with the child's caregiver to ensure their safety and appropriate behavior when using library facilities. Library staff hold all visitors accountable to library policies equally. Individuals violating library policy will be

asked to leave the building. If you plan to send your student to the library unaccompanied after school, please talk to them about their personal responsibilities when in a public space. The following are expectations for maintaining a safe and welcoming library for all:

Shoes must remain on feet at all times.
One's possessions must stay with them at all times (including bookbags, jackets, phones, band instruments, sports equipment, etc.)
Running, yelling and rough play are strictly prohibited.
Library furniture and spaces should be treated with care.
Food and drink messes must be cleaned up
Language must be appropriate, kind and respectful
Threats, profanity, or mistreatment of any kind toward others will not be tolerates.

Communication with the librarians is encouraged!

For more information about the Conway Public Library policies and offerings, call (603)447-5552,

go to www.conwaypubliclibrar.org or email info@conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Sincerely,

Jeff Beavers, Library Director

Tessa Narducci, Assistant Library Director

Drea Kasianchuk, Youth Services Assistant